Live Internet Radio Discussion With Dr. Rosie Milligan

Join Dr. Rosie Milligan and her Co-Host, Radio personality Mr. Keith Swanson—–LIVE! Tuesday February 9th, 2010 from 10-11 AM Pacific Time.

TOPIC FOR DISCUSSION:

Will Blacks have Easy Access to the Stimulus Money Available for Small Businesses or will Blacks be left out this time around?

Let’s talk about the importance of participating and what it could mean for Black Empowerment. Did you hear that someone got 54 Million Dollars to build a country club from stimulus money?

It will take a united front for Blacks to reap full benefits.

We need you to pass this message to everybody you know.

It’s time to be on the front end of these opportunities instead of the last to find out and is left with the crumbs.

Join in the dialogue and make your comments, call 310-928-7733 or email your question or comments to innerlightradio@yahoo.com

To listen to the show, log on to http://www.drrosie.com and listen LIVE!

Don’t forget to get a copy of Dr. Milligan’s newest book “Black America Faces Economic Crisis: Solutions Made Simple.

Dr. Milligan has released two new CDs of her radio interviews on:

“Prelude to Romance and Finance in Adult Relationships: A no-holds-barred dialogue that women don’t want men to hear. She empowers men to put an end to the manipulative inappropriate behavior of women who ruin their life.

“Prelude to Romance and Finance in Teenage Relationships: This is a must listen to for every parent and guardian. You will be shocked to learn what teens feel about romance, sex and finance. Boys will learn the dos and don’ts when dating, realistic and unrealistic expectations  from the opposite sex. Dr. Milligan is answering questions that grandma thinks the teen should not be asking—fathers think the mothers should answer: mothers hope she will never have to answer these questions—schools think these questions should be answered by the parents and the church think that talking about sex is not an appropriate discussion for church.

Log on www.milliganbooks.com to order your book or call 323-750-3592

Take a look at Dr Rosie’s other websites:

www.911forblackamerica.com

www.myspace.com/rosiemilligan

www.blackwritersontour.com

Give your writing a raise

at Reflections Publishing’s 3^rd Annual

Write at the Speed of Change Writers Seminar

Join a growing group of writers on March 27, 2010 at the LAX Radisson Hotel, 6225 W. Century Blvd, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM for an informative and stimulating day of workshops and lectures on the electrifying craft of writing. Our theme this year is to Write at the Speed of Change, guaranteed to thrust you into the next level of your writing journey. This is the event for professionals, stay at home moms, retirees, students, dreamers, entrepreneurs and novice writers to learn the essentials of writing and self publishing.

Ray Driver, CEO of Reflections said, “This year we’ve included a much anticipated children’s book workshop, featuring Shirley Edwards, author of Mom and Me – A Read-along Book on Child Safety. Shirley will share her experience with getting into writing books for children, share her ABC’s of writing, illustrating, and publishing children’s books.”

The seminar will feature development tactics for writing winning book proposals and writing your way through writers block, two must haves for any serious writer. Beverly Reynolds, president of Word Mart will facilitate a workshop on the power of the professional edit. Flo Selfman, president of Independent Writers of Southern California, will address book publicity, agents, and social networking.

California State Senator, Curren Price, and Genesis Writers Group, will announce the winners of The 2^nd Annual Curren Price Writers Contest. Tori Bailey, a member of Genesis Writers said,” I am committed to the importance of writing and I work diligently to promote literacy by encouraging writers to submit stories for the writers contest and attend this spectacular event.”

New this year is a glimpse into our popular Writers Development Workshop, and our upcoming Writers Boot Camp. Write at the Speed of Change, promises to be a day you can’t afford to miss.  Sign up for the writer’s breakout sessions where attendees will have an opportunity to receive a professional critique on their writing and ideas.

Michael Jones, CEO of Success Management, a member of The Genesis Writers Group, will facilitate a workshop sharing his proven strategies on overcoming barriers, and his secret tips on coaching your way through your writing.

Raunda Frank, CEO of RPK Consulting, will hold a workshop on the systematic order of writing a memoir, and how to work with a ghostwriter.

Reflections Publishing, Inc is a full service small press publishing house, founded in 2005 by Ray Driver and Deborah Bellis. Their joint venture with Chicken Soup for the African American Soul, led to the formation of their company. They discovered a critical need for affordable, quality publishing services and writer’s workshops for everyday folks. For more information, visit www.reflectionspublishings.net, or www.dabellis.blogspot.com.  There is a $20 fee for the full day seminar. Please RSVP to 310/695-9800 as space is limited, or email dabellis@reflectionspublishings.net.

our official logo of the L.A. Black Book Expo

The Los Angeles Black Book Expo announces that our event will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2010.

More updates will be made after the first of the new year. Until then, enjoy the rest of 2009 and have a great holiday season.

Please contact us at info@labbx.com if you would like to join us for our sixth annual event.

International Black Writers & Artists

35th Anniversary & Winter Solstice Salon

Where:

St. Elmo Village

4830 St. Elmo Drive

Los Angeles, CA 90230

Driving Directions Parking and Shuttle to St. Elmo Village available at Bank of America parking lot in the Mid-Towne Shopping Center (Venice and Rimpau)

FREE ADMISSION, Canned Food Donations Accepted for Local Food Banks

When:

Sunday, December 20, 2009 at 2:00 PM -to- 6:00 PM

Visit with Holiday Vendors at 1:00 PM

Holiday Greetings to you and your family!

Please join us in celebrating our 35th Anniversary and our end of the year Winter Solstice Salon on Sunday, December 20, from   2:00 pm – 6:00 pm at St. Elmo Village, 4830 St. Elmo Village Drive (see map for shuttle).

It will be a festive afternoon of holiday vendors, music, art, spoken word and cultural conversation, food and holiday munchies to warm your spirit and body. Visit with the vendors at 1:00 PM with the Program to start promptly at 2:00 PM.

Our special guests include Otis O’Solmon-an original member of The Watts Prophet, considered the “Godfathers of West Coast Rap”; Wanda Coleman, award-winning poet, writer and “unofficial poet laureate of Los Angeles”; and Blue Morning Quintet with IBWA member Randy Ross.

Other featured IBWA members and supporters include classic and choral sounds with Earl Wooten, Chris Grice and Ebony Voices; and the spoken word voices of Sunji Ali, Hazel Harrison, Shari Randolph, Dorothy Randall Gray, DePoet.

Please bring your families, break bread with us, network, and purchase gifts for all occasions, if you’d like.  It is free and open to the public and you may also bring a can good to donate for our holiday food pantry (contributions given to community organization that feeds those in need).

Peace & Holiday Blessings,

Jerome Woods & Tricia Cochee

Co-Chairs 35th Anniversary International Black Writers & Artists

sambistadancer@hotmail.com

323.964.3721

www.ibwala.com

Small Business Development Center

Come Learn how to use Social Media to Make your Business Money

Do you still feel like Social Media is just for social networking?

Have you ever thought of using Social Media as a business tool to enhance sales and increase profitability?  Many successful small businesses are connecting with customers as we speak.  Social Media is a new way of putting yourself in front of your customers.

The Small Business Development Center at Long Beach City College is hosting a Social Media Seminar that will teach you how to successfully promote your business and increase your brand’s awareness.  In this seminar you will learn the following:

*How to create and maintain a Facebook Group Page.

* How to join “Groups” on LinkedIn and remain connected with business professionals throughout the world.

* Why 140 characters on Twitter are significant in helping increase brand visibility and strengthen customer service.

* How YouTube can be used to enhance sales and promote your business website.

Time

Thursday December 17th, 2009

10:00a.m. to 12:00p.m.

Location : 4900 E. Conant St., building 0-2

Long Beach, CA 90808

Cost

$40

To sign up for this workshop please call (562) 938-5051, seating is limited

Ongoing IBWALA Events

First Saturdays, 2-4 pm:

Los Angeles manuscript workshops at

St. Elmo Village, 4830 St. Elmo Drive Los Angeles, California 90019-5571

Third Saturdays 1- 5 pm:

Pasadena manuscript workshops – at the San Rafael Branch of the Pasadena Library, 1240 Nithsdale Road (on the corner at Avenue 64) in southwest Pasadena.

www.ibwala.com

(323) 964-3721

randy44ross@sbcglobal.net

The International Black Writers & Artists/Los Angeles is a network of authors, publishers, artists and community members including readers and arts enthusiasts dedicated to making sure Black writers and artists are published, read, seen and heard.

Past and present IBWA members and supporters include New York Times bestselling author, Eric Jerome Dickey; renowned poet, author and educator Donald Bakeer; award-winning children’s author, Karen English; award-winning poet, screenwriter, dramatist and non-fiction author, Jervey Tervalon; award-winning poet, writer and “unofficial poet laureate of Los Angeles”, Wanda Coleman; Los Angeles journalist and writer Erin Aubry Kaplan; and the late bestselling sci-fi/speculative fiction author, Octavia Butler.

We provide workshops, seminars and conferences designed to improve skills, promote literacy, increase knowledge and enhance career opportunities, with an emphasis on mentoring youth and students. We offer scholarships to emerging writers and artists. We keep members informed through our quarterly newsletter and Web site.

A Book Signing You Should Not Miss!

JENNIFER THOMAS

Author of

“Daughter of Destiny—An Autobiography”

This is a story of an orphan who overcame and triumphed over adversity in her life.  She had many premonitions, dreams, and visions that came to pass.

She is a great, extraordinary, gifted, unique visionary, a prophetess who has the ability to sense and discern what lies beyond her imagination.  She can also interpret premonitions, dreams, and visions and watch them come into fruition.  You will learn that you are here on purpose, you are not an accident.  God has a plan and a purpose for your life.  Wherever you are, God knows your whereabouts—look up and reach up!

Jennifer Thomas Will Discuss and Sign Her Book

Date: Saturday, November 14^th, 2009

Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Place: Classic One Books

1425 West Manchester Avenue, Ste. C

Los Angeles, CA  90047

(323) 750-3592

“A New York Kind Of Feel”

Sunday Afternoon Jazz & Poetry

Sunday November 1, 2009 3:00pm

Performing:
The Marlo Trio
Food4Thit
Charlene Green
Angela White

Hosted BY: The Oracle
DJ Eka

Admission:
Theatre $8
VIP Table $15

Beer/Wine $5
Soda/Water $2

The Paul G. Gleason Theatre
6520 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, Ca. 90028

Raenell Jones will read from and sign copies of her new book, Tears to Triumph at the Pico Blvd Lucy Florence coffeehouse this Friday October 9 beginning at 8:00 PM. Admission is free and the cost of the book is $15. The book is also available on Amazon.com.

From the author’s press release:

These uplifting words through poetry will be a blessing to your spirit and your heart.  These God given words will encourage you and challenge you to press on no matter the difficulty you may face and experience in life.  It is time to move from Tears To Triumph!

Raenell is also the author of Healing Psalms, also available on Amazon.

Please join this talented author Friday at: 5671 Pico Blvd,Los Angeles, CA 90019. Phone: (323) 747-5364.

Here are the posted events thus far:

ESO WON:

October 9 – Ivan Houston, author of Black Warriors, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

October 20 – James Ellroy, author of Blood’s A Rover, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

October 27 – Robin Kelley, author of Thelonious Monk, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

METROPOLIS:

October 8 – Julienne La Fleur, author of Lessons From Oz, 7:00 PM

October 24 – Glass Table Collective, 4:00 PM

October 31 – Sue Ann Jaffarian, author of Ghost a’ la Mode, 4:00 PM

NOVEMBER 2009:

MARCUS:

November 8 – Conversation with Authors: Brian Copeland, J California Cooper and Cheo Tyemba

November 20 – Attorney Jeffrey Haas, The Assassination of Fred Hampton

November 21 – Opal Palmer Adisa and Former SF Poet Laureate Devorah Major

To find out more about book signings or locations of bookstores, please click on the links to the right of the page.

Note: if you’re a bookstore owner in the state of California with an upcoming book signing or event, please email us at labbex@gmail.com with time, date and information of program.